Katrine Pedersen

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Studies in the visual cognitive sciences have argued that we need to bring the environment into the AAC. Participants in this webinar will learn about the newest technology for AAC users – Location Awareness with Beacons, which is built in to SuperSpeak AAC and is an easy way to bring the environment into the AAC. We will teach you how to best apply these findings in a classroom setting with your special needs learners, how to teach appropriate iPad behaviors to students with special needs and how to get started with using the iPad in the classroom environment. Katrina …

For millions of nonverbal children around the world, the simple act of self-expression can be a struggle. Learn how SuperSpeak, a revolutionary augmented and alternative communications (AAC) tool for mobile devices, is breaking down barriers for these children by combining the fields of science, gaming, education, psychology and technology in a single, affordable iPad or iPhone app. This webinar will help you understand how learning through play and creating a simple and consistent learning environment can enhance the experience for children with special needs. Through the use of images, sound and video, SuperSpeak enables children to express themselves and to …

As educators, it is imperative that we are fluent in the use of digital devices. It is our job to teach our students how to be independent AND to help them develop functional skills with technology. This webinar is designed to improve your digital fluency and show you how the iPad can be a helpful tool for your students with special needs. Katrine Gulstad Pederson, SuperPlus Co-Founder and CEO, – Katrine has ten plus years of experience working together with special needs children, their teachers, and parents. She has been a key driver for the implementation of digital tools and …